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Photo by Kevin Hanson White River’s Lilyana Lamothe pinned all four of her opponents during Mat Classic, earning a Class 3A championship in the 130-pound division. In this photo, she dominates Mariah Denney from University High (Spokane Valley).

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WR boys wrestling takes first in state

And the high school’s girls basketball team starts state at the No. 3 seed.

Contributed photo Enumclaw High football players were joined by Hornet head coach Mark Gunderson during last week’s signing ceremony at the school. They are joined by assistant coaches Greg Naegle, Scott Eilertson, Coronel Smith, Gil Russell, Colby Thompson and Loren Standiford.

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EHS football first team, all-league picks sign college contracts

Colton Paulson is heading to Central while Cooper Rodarte will attend Utah State.

Courtesy photo Enumlcaw High’s cheer team placed first at the Jan. 24 and 25 state tournament.

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EHS cheer takes first in state championship

And White River took fourth place.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Malia Froemke (#3) is playing defense in this photo but it was all about her offense during the season’s first Battle of the Bridge on Jan. 8. She tied a school record with 10 3-pointers during her team’s defeat of Enumclaw.

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WRHS’ Froemke ties school 3-pointer record

Fromke scored nearly half of the 69 points the Hornets sank against Enumclaw, winning 69 - 31.

Enumclaw Middle and High School golf and wrestling coach Bob Kilmer was also a construction and architecture teaser at EHS. Here he is in 2017 receiving a $100,000 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence award. Photo by Stephen Brashear

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Former EHS coaches to be added to Hall of Fame

Being honored on Jan. 25 are Bob Kilmer, Dan Hennessy, Tim Nelson, and Rob Christensen.

File photo courtesy Todd Overdorf / SonScape Images During his senior year, former Hornet Colton Paulson racked up 77 tackles, 34 passes, and 545 all-purpose yards.

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EHS’ Paulson earns Class 3A all-state team honors

His success as a linebacker last year caught the attention of the Washington State Football Coaches Association.

File photo Kalee Swanson scored 30 of the 58 points during the Dec. 30 game against Tumwater.

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EHS’ Swanson named Athlete of the Week

The senior came off winter break on fire on the court.

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Wrestlers hit the mat after holiday break

Enumclaw recently placed in the middle of the pack during the second-annual Pac Coast Championships.

PHOTOs BY KEVIN HANSON The Enumclaw High boys wrestling team managed to fit a couple of tournaments into its schedule during the holidays and will return to action Jan. 8 with a dual meet at Kent-Meridian High School. The White River boys had one tourney during winter break and also will return to the mat Jan. 8 when they travel to Federal Way High to challenge the Eagles. In this photo from Enumclaw’s Dec. 18 victory over visiting Decatur High, Romeo Gwerder (black headgear) dominates their Gator opponents. He registered a 19-2 technical fall.

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New league? No problem for Hornets sports teams (so far)

Here’s how fall sports fared against new opponents.

Kianna Rohner signed with Dominican University of California on Dec. 11. Courtesy photo

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WRHS’ Rohner to join the Penguins

At the close of her senior season, Rohner was ranked No. 11 among the state’s 3A players.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON The Enumclaw High girls had little trouble defeating the visiting Kentlake Falcons the evening of Dec.12, leading from the opening seconds and eventually posting a 65-28 victory. In this photo, Hornets Kalee Swanson (3) and Kaidyn Johnson (1) scramble for a loose ball.

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EHS, WRHS basketball a force to be reckoned with in new league

Enumclaw girls basketball is the first to win three games straight in 3A NPSL.

In this photo, Clare Largent (5) scores on a breakaway layin during the Dec. 12 game against the Kentlake Falcons. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Sports roundup | Dec. 9 – 13

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

Photo by Kevin Hanson White River’s Riley Simmons took first place in the SPSL 2A state league last year at 215 pounds, helping carry his team to third place overall.

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Hornet wrestlers, swimmers, bowlers, and gymnasts prepare for new league

White River boys wrestling places third in state last year. Can they repeat their success?